Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kai Word #41521 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Splits Lead to Strong Performance Kai maintained a solid performance throughout the 5K event at the 2025 Boulderthon. His splits remained steady, with the first mile completed in 9:24, and a slight gradual increase in pace in subsequent miles, finishing with a time of 30:02. This resulted in an overall pace of 9:41 min/mile. Kai's consistency is notable, especially for his age, showing remarkable endurance. He earned the 16th spot in the M14 & Under division, which highlights his position as a young competitor. Notably, his consistent pacing across each mile, including a split pace of 9:56 for the third mile, reflects a strong effort to maintain energy evenly throughout the race. For improvement, Kai might focus on strategies to accelerate slightly in the final mile to round off his already impressive performance. Keep working on maintaining that steady pace and consider incorporating speed training sessions to build a finishing kick.